Marinuka Lake fishing

Marinuka Lake fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Walleye and Largemouth Bass on a reservoir. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

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Last stocked
2022
Largemouth Bass
Plants on record
13
Since 2010
Species recorded
2
Average size
2.3 in
Surface acres
116.5

Fish at Marinuka Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Largemouth Bass Stocked · 11 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2022 · avg 2.4 in · 11 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Walleye Stocked · 2 plants · last 2012 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2012 · avg 1.7 in · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

Marinuka Lake is a 117 acre lake located in Trempealeau County. It has a maximum depth of 9 feet. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Trout, and Walleye; Largemouth Bass are common. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Marinuka Lake is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

No plants recorded in 2011 and 2014.

Fish stocked in 2010

6,247

Fish stocked in 2012

5,874

Fish stocked in 2013

4,900

Fish stocked in 2015

5,270

Fish stocked in 2016

8,816

Fish stocked in 2017

7,350

Fish stocked in 2018

7,350

Fish stocked in 2019

3,085

Fish stocked in 2020

3,211

Fish stocked in 2021

11,015

Fish stocked in 2022

3,602

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2022Largemouth Bass3,6022.7 inreport
2021Largemouth Bass11,0152.8 inreport
2020Largemouth Bass3,2112.3 inreport
2019Largemouth Bass3,0852.7 inreport
2018Largemouth Bass7,3502.2 inreport
2017Largemouth Bass7,3502.1 inreport
2016Largemouth Bass8,8162.2 inreport
2015Largemouth Bass5,2701.9 inreport
2013Largemouth Bass4,9002.1 inreport
2012Largemouth Bass2,4441.9 inreport
2012Walleye3,4301.7 inreport
2010Largemouth Bass2,8003.3 inreport
2010Walleye3,4471.75 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Galesville, WI
Facilities
dock, restrooms

Dammed impoundment of Beaver Creek in Galesville. The city-run concrete ramp has a boarding dock, a portable toilet and accessible parking, though DNR notes the dock transition is not ADA accessible. A gazebo in Roadside Park off Hwy 53 overlooks the lake.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Marinuka Lake?

Fishing Marinuka Lake usually means Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass accounts for 11 of 13 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2022, averaging 2.4 in. Walleye was last stocked 2012, averaging 1.7 in.

When is Marinuka Lake stocked?

Not stocked since 2022. No plants recorded in 2011 and 2014.

How big are the fish stocked at Marinuka Lake?

Stocked fish average 2.3 in. Largemouth Bass average 2.4 in. Walleye average 1.7 in.

How do you get on Marinuka Lake?

The nearest town is Galesville, WI. Facilities include dock and restrooms. Dammed impoundment of Beaver Creek in Galesville. The city-run concrete ramp has a boarding dock, a portable toilet and accessible parking, though DNR notes the dock transition is not ADA accessible. A gazebo in Roadside Park off Hwy 53 overlooks the lake.

Which lakes near Marinuka Lake were stocked more recently?

Henry Lake (15.9 mi), Wazee Lake (34.1 mi), Mirror Lake (37 mi), and Arbutus Lake* (39.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Henry Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Wazee Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Walleye, and Mirror Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass.

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